Residential news and publications

What to expect from a property appraisal

January 2024

What to expect from a property appraisal

What happens at your free appraisal? A property appraisal is a way for you, as a homeowner, to...
A guide to selling your property in 2024

January 2024

A guide to selling your property in 2024

Set yourself up for success It’s time to move on, but where to next? You haven’t...
Coastal Bay of Plenty subdivision capitalising on economic and recreational assets

January 2024

Coastal Bay of Plenty subdivision capitalising on economic and recreational assets

A new beachside subdivision set to make the most of the immense potential Ōpōtiki has to offer goes on sale at an auction during Waitangi weekend. Andrew Fowler of PGG Wrightson Real...
Fiordland property market ‘hotspot’ bucks national trend

January 2024

Fiordland property market ‘hotspot’ bucks national trend

While property transactions in most of the country are at a low ebb, the ‘hotspot’ market in Te Anau and Manapouri is bucking the trend as buyers, particularly from outside the region,...
Te Anau strong pre-auction interest

November 2023

Te Anau strong pre-auction interest

A 759 square metre Te Anau lakeside property sold recently for $1.4 million. Located 300 metres from the town centre, Murray and Jane Coveney sold the three double bedroom property, which features...
How sustainable practices make your residential property more attractive to buyers.

August 2023

How sustainable practices make your residential property more attractive to buyers.

When listing your home for sale, you want it to stand out - for all the right reasons. Successful...
Thinking of buying an investment property or holiday home? Here’s what you need to know.

August 2023

Thinking of buying an investment property or holiday home? Here’s what you need to know.

For many New Zealanders, a ‘nest egg’ usually comes in the form of a rental property or holiday home. And there’s no question it can be a practical investment to provide long term...
Election factor over-rated in property market trends

August 2023

Election factor over-rated in property market trends

In days gone by the timing of an election might have slowed the property market.  A common belief was that different parties’ policies might make buying and selling harder or easier. It...
From start to finish: The process of selling your residential or lifestyle property

March 2023

From start to finish: The process of selling your residential or lifestyle property

Selling your home can be one of the most stressful life events we can experience. It’s no wonder that many people experience worry and anxiety at the thought of going to market. Perhaps the...
How to buy a residential home in New Zealand with high interest rates 

March 2023

How to buy a residential home in New Zealand with high interest rates 

There’s no question that it may feel difficult to buy a house in New Zealand with interest...
Pros and cons of selling your house and moving somewhere new  

March 2023

Pros and cons of selling your house and moving somewhere new  

Selling your house and moving somewhere new is a big step. Especially if you’re not exactly sure where you want to go. But once you have decided that you’re ready for a fresh start, you...
5 tips to prepare your residential home for sale 

March 2023

5 tips to prepare your residential home for sale 

While the news headlines may be causing some concern for homeowners, the fact remains that people still need to buy and sell homes - no matter where the market is at. And while putting up the for...
Quick Tips: Grow your garden year round

November 2022

Quick Tips: Grow your garden year round

Kath Irvine offers a year round planting plan which will attract and keep valuable insects in your garden. There is a wonderful array, in large quantities, of insects who reside in your garden and...
I'm ready to sell - what next?

November 2022

I'm ready to sell - what next?

After the decision has been made to sell your property, there can be an overwhelming amount of...
‘Sold!’ How a quick question resulted in a successful auction

October 2022

‘Sold!’ How a quick question resulted in a successful auction

An award-winning Pirongia home, brought to the market by PGG Wrightson Real Estate, sold well at auction recently. Last year Gavin Brown’s company Waikato Build won the regional House of the...